HAMILTON COUNTY

Michael Appling

Michael Appling, 35, of Chattanooga, passed away Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008, in a local hospital.

Arrangements will be announced later by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc.

Gene Buckner

Harley "Gene" Buckner, 65, of Ooltewah, born March 13, 1943, died in a local hospital Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008, after battling cancer and other illnesses for 14 years.

Retired in 1998 from McKee Baking Co. after 35 years of service, he was a member of Gamble Road Baptist Church.

Preceding him in death were his father and mother, Robert and Myrtle; sister, Connie Buckner.

Survivors include his wife, Linda Buckner; son, David (Elizabeth) Buckner; daughter, Gayle (Mike) Gossett; grandchildren, Brittany (Jason) Maynor, Nicholas Buckner, Fawnna Parker, Jesse, Summer, Manuela, Enrique and Albert; great-granddaughters, Makala and Abigail Maynor; brother, Colonel Buckner, of Tellico Plains, Tenn.; sisters, Sue Aaron, Dora Lee Newman, Barbara Wade, all of Etowah, Tenn., Linda Brogdon and Nora Nation, both of Apison, Helen Leamon, of Ooltewah; several nieces and nephews.

He was a very loved man and will be missed by everyone!

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Gamble Road Baptist Church with the Rev. Josh Cornelius and the Rev. Ronnie Powell officiating.

The body will lie in state at the church from 11 a.m. until funeral time.

Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home 2-8 p.m. today.

Turner Funeral Home, Highway 58 Chapel, is in charge of arrangements, 622-3171.

Mildred Groggins

Mildred Groggins, of Chattanooga, passed away Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008, in a local health care facility.

Arrangements will be announced later by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc.

Jean Harris

Jean Denman Harris, 80, of East Ridge, passed away Thursday, Nov. 27, 2008, in a local health care facility.

She was born Sept. 6, 1928, in Ringgold, Ga.

She was a member of East Ridge Baptist Church and was a former Catoosa County school teacher.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Berlin Harris; brothers, Chapley, J.D. and Wallace Denman; and sister, Winnie Huggins.

Survivors include her children, Winston (Angie) Harris, of Jasper, Ga., Chris Harris, of East Ridge, Jane (Chris) Brock, of Kingston Springs, Tenn., Phil (Laura) Harris, of Ringgold, Ga.; sister, Judy Wiggins, of Ringgold; seven grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today at East Ridge Baptist Church with Dr. C. Henry Preston officiating.

Burial will be at Sunrise Memorial Gardens in Jasper, Ga., at 3 p.m. today.

Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.

Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 404 S. Moore Road, Chattanooga.

Kathy Hicks

Kathy Diane Hicks, 48, of Chattanooga, died Thursday, Nov. 27, 2008, in a local hospital.

Kathy was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga and was a member of Woodland Heights Baptist Church and later Silver Creek Baptist. She was graduate of Kirkman Technical High School.

Survivors include her parents, C.D. and Mary Ann Mathis; two sons, Josh Cannon, Chattanooga, Jeremiah Edward Hicks; daughter, Charity Hicks, both of Marcellus, Mich.; three brothers, Chuck Mathis, Jimmy Mathis, both of Red Bank, Tommy Lee Mathis, Chattanooga; sister, Wanda Bennudriti, Hixson; two grandchildren, Cameron and Saylor Raine Cannon, both of Chattanooga.

Services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Bobby Webb officiating.

Interment will be in Chattanooga Memorial Park with nephews and cousin serving as pallbearers.

View the memorial tribute and share condolences at www.heritagefh.com.

The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. today at Heritage Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 7454 East Brainerd Road.

KiVunte' Johnson

KiVunte' Johnson, infant, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008, at Vanderbilt Hospital.

He was the son of Tiffany Griffin and Darron Johnson.

Graveside service noon Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008, at Chattanooga Memorial Park with the Rev. James Hawthorne officiating.

Visitation one hour prior at Reuben Strickland Memorial Chapel.

Beth Jones

Elizabeth Dianne "Beth" Jones, 37, of Sale Creek, died Thursday, Nov. 27, 2008, at Rhea Medical Center.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today in the chapel of Vaughn Funeral Home where the family will receive friends two hours before services.

Burial will be the Rhea Memory Gardens.

Charles Jones

Charles Edwin Jones, 83, of Chattanooga, passed away on Friday, Nov. 28, 2008, at a local nursing home.

Graveside services will be at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday at Chattanooga National Cemetery with full military honors provided by the American Legion Post 95.

Memorial donations may be made to Calvary Assembly of God Church Building Fund.

Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. today at Calvary Assembly of God Church, 1200 S. Seminole Drive, East Ridge, followed by funeral services at 6:30 p.m. with Rev. Bill Lickliter officiating

Please share your thoughts and condolences at www.mem.com.

Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 404 S. Moore Road.

Harry Kimbro

Harry M. Kimbro, 79, of Chattanooga, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008.

He was an independent agent with State Farm in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., for over 40 years.

Interment will be in Lauderdale Memorial Gardens in Fort Lauderdale.

Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road.

Richard Landfried

Richard L. Landfried, 83, of Hixson, passed away Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008, in a local health care facility.

He was born May 10, 1925, in Greenville, Pa., to the late Frances and Carl Landfried.

He was retired from the Loraine Division of Koehring after more than 25 years of service. He was a U.S. Army veteran and attended St. Alban's Episcopal Church.

Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Jeanne Landfried; one son, Eric (Tanya) Landfried; grandchildren, Logan and Abby Landfried, all of Mount Pleasant, S.C.; one sister, Jeanne Chandler, of Greenville.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the North Chapel.

Interment will be at Hamilton Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday and from noon-1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Alban's Episcopal Church or Hospice of Chattanooga.

Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.

Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson.

Ronald Martin

Ronald L. "Ron" Martin, 59, of Soddy-Daisy, died Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008, in a local health care facility.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 5401 Highway 153.

Jimmy Newell

Jimmy Newell, 55, of Ooltewah, passed away Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008, in a local hospital.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the East Brainerd Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 8214 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Armando Olivas

Armando Olivas, 81, of Hixson, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008.

Armando was born on Dec. 9, 1926, in San Pablo, Colo., to the late Rafael and Tomesita Sanchez Olivas. He served our country in the U.S. Navy as a Seabee. Armando was retired from TVA and a retired boilermaker. He was a member of the Boilermakers District 57 and Local 454. He was a member of Hillside Baptist Church. Armando was a member of the VFW 4848 and the Fraternal Order of the Eagles. He loved to fish and hunt.

Armando was preceded in death by his two sons, Gerald and Jerry Olivas; brother, Fred Olivas.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Frankie Guffey Olivas; three children, Amanda (Charles) Tanner, Christopher Olivas and Karen (Mike) Glenn; grandchildren, Jeremy Tanner, Michael and Jared Glenn and Patience (Fred) Miller; great-grandchildren, Frederick and Stephen Miller; sister, Ida Johnson and a brother, Abel Olivas; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Armando will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the North Chapel with the Rev. Steve Cape officiating.

Burial will follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.

Share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.

The family will receive friends from 4-7 p.m. today and Tuesday, and 1-2:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home.

The family would like to thank Hospice of Chattanooga and Soddy-Daisy Healthcare Center for the love and care that they gave Mr. Olivas.

Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist.

Robert Pickard

Robert Joseph Pickard, 68, died Friday, Nov. 28, 2008, at his home in Decatur, Tenn.

A native of Chattanooga, he was a member of Local 175, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced Tuesday by Turner Funeral Home, Highway 58 Chapel, 622-3171.

Sheila Sanchez

Sheila Yvonne Sanchez, 56, of East Ridge, passed away Thursday, Nov. 27, 2008.

Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday in the South Crest Chapel.

Interment to follow in Chattanooga National Cemetery.

Condolences may be sent to www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.

The family will receive friends from 2-8 p.m. today at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.

John Walker

John "Johnny" Walker, 66, of East Ridge, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008.

He was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga, a well-known painter for many people and a faithful employee for many years at Royal Desoto, Culp, and Pyramid Moldings. He gave to many and asked nothing for himself. He supported several religious organizations to help spread the word of God.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ira and Margaret Walker; and brother, Paul Walker.

Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Connie Walker; daughter, Linda Hill (Marvin); the love of his life, grandson, Kyle and granddaughter, Tiffani; niece, Kim Wright; brothers, Willie Walker, Lonnie Walker, and Bobby Walker; sisters, Gladys Quinn, JoAnne Wilson, Kay Harden, and Roberta Boyd; and several nieces, nephews, and friends also survive.

To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. ... So surely this day Johnny is resting with Jesus!

Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in the South Crest Chapel with the Rev. Marvin Wynne officiating.

Interment will follow in the Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park.

Condolences may be sent to www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.

The family will receive friends from 3-8 p.m. today at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.

TENNESSEE

Billie Baggett

SPRING CITY -- Billie Mildred Baggett, 90, died Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008, at Rhea Medical Center.

Born in Whitwell, Tenn., she was the daughter of the late Webster and Mary Frances Brown. She was a homemaker and member of Pleasant Dale Baptist Church.

Billie was preceded in death by her husband, Brady B. "Snub" Baggett; son, Brady F. Baggett; daughter, Ann Robbins; and granddaughter, Carolyn McClendon Calvert Swafford; sisters, Lorene Shirley, Rebecca True King and Joy Faye Moore and an infant brother.

Survivors include her daughter, Delight (Edwin) McClendon, of Spring City; sons, Don (Lois) Baggett, of Hixson, and Randy (Libby Gaffney) Baggett, of Evensville, Tenn.; seven grandchildren, Edwin Jr., and Mike McClendon, of Spring City, Robin Billingsley, of Rockwood, Tenn., Susan Glasglow, of Knoxville, Tammy Mays and Lisa Grant, of Soddy-Daisy, and Alicia England (Baggett), of Evensville; 19 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Vaughn Funeral Home with the Rev. Tommy Edington officiating.

Burial will be in Wolf Creek Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. Tuesday until the time of service.

Vaughn Funeral Home, Spring City, is in charge of arrangements.

Lois Bishop

DAYTON -- Lois Regina Bishop, 45, passed away on Friday, Nov. 28, 2008, at her home.

She is survived by a daughter, Brandy Hyatte, of Dayton.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Coulter-Garrison Funeral Home with Pastor Jeanie Brown officiating.

Interment will be in Pine Crest (Kelly) Cemetery.

Visitation noon-2 p.m. on Tuesday.

Arrangements by Coulter-Garrison Funeral Home Inc.

Lee Parker

MONTEAGLE -- Lee Parker, 52, passed away Saturday, Nov. 28, 2008, in Southern Tennessee Medical Center in Winchester, Tenn.

Lee served as Monteagle police chief for many years before retiring in 2006.

A Celebration of Life with Masonic rites for Lee will be 7 p.m. CST Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008, in the Cumberland Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dr. Linda Hutton and others officiating.

A private interment of ashes for the family will be in Havron's Chapel Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society; or Christ Church, P.O. Box 457, Tracy City, TN 37387.

The family will receive friends from 6-7 p.m. CST Tuesday at Cumberland Funeral Home, 207 Mabee Ave., Monteagle, (931) 924-2381.

Jamey Sanders

TRACY CITY -- Jamey Sanders, 20, died Friday, Nov. 28, 2998, at his home.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Kevin Sanders; grandfathers, Tom Parsons, Ned C. Geary and Melvin Sanders.

Survivors include his parents, Jimmy Ray and Vicki Sanders; brothers, Ned Sanders, Mark, Michael and Patrick Sanders; grandparents, Linda Parsons Brooks, Kay Geary and Polly Sanders; special aunt, Ada Kay Parsons; special uncle, Bill Parsons; niece, Shelby Sanders; nephew, Chevy Sanders; cousin, Macey Parsons; lifelong friends, Michael Jones and Heath Stiefel.

A graveside service will be 2 p.m. CST today in Plainview Cemetery with the Rev. Benji Curtis officiating.

There will be no visitation at the funeral home.

Arrangements are by Foster & Lay Funeral Home, Tracy City, Tenn.

Virgil Thomas

SOUTH PITTSBURG -- Luther Virgil Thomas, 56, passed away Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Martha Rose Swain Thomas and siblings, Delta Reed and James Thomas.

He is survived by his daughter, Crystal Scott; brothers, Robert "Bob" and Arnold Parker, South Pittsburg; sister, Susie Ruth King, Tracy City, Tenn.; grandchildren Tyler, Joseph and Collin Scott and Desire Brogdon and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted from the funeral home chapel at 2 p.m. CST on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008, with the Rev. Ronnie Case officiating.

Interment will follow in Orme Mountain Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Mike Gass, David and Michael King, Charles "Buck" Foster and Shannon Dixon.

The family will receive friends for visitation from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. CST today.

Arrangements are by Tate Funeral Home, Jasper, 423-942-9500.

GEORGIA

Ann Carlock

RINGGOLD -- Ann Trundle Carlock, 67, passed away Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008, at NHC of Fort Oglethorpe.

Funeral services will be 3 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel with John Nosworthy, the Rev. Keith McLeod and the Rev. Jimmy Hutto officiating.

Interment will be in Daily Hills Cemetery.

Visit www.heritagefh.com to view memorial tribute and share condolences.

Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

June Coleman

RINGGOLD -- Mary June Coleman, 78, passed away Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008, at her residence.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the South Crest Chapel.

Interment will follow at Tennessee-Georgia Memorial park.

Condolences may be sent to www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.

The family will receive friends from 4-7 p.m. today at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.

John Cornwell

ROSSVILLE -- William "John" Cornwell, 51, passed away Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008, at a local hospital.

Mr. Cornwell was a native of Wilmington, Del., had lived for 20 years in Knoxville before moving to the Rossville and Fort Oglethorpe area one year ago. He was a U. S. Army Veteran, serving as a gunman in Germany. He fought a courageous battle with a long term illness and he will be dearly missed by his wife, children, and grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, Nita Cornwell; four children, Jason Garber, of Knoxville, Misty Bryan, of Ringgold, Laura Brown, of Ringgold, and Johnny Cornwell, of Knoxville; seven grandchildren, Blake, Hallie, Dylan, Bella, Caleb, Cody, and Kate.

Condolences may be sent to www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.

Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday in the South Crest Chapel with the Rev. Mark Flynn officiating.

Interment will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in the Chattanooga National Cemetery on with full military honors provided by the VVA Chapter 203.

The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. today at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.

Raymond Gibson

CHICKAMAUGA -- Raymond Gibson, 73, passed away Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008, at his residence.

Condolences may be sent to www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.

Arrangements will be announced by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, Rossville.

ALABAMA

John Ard Sr.

EUFAULA -- John Thomas Ard Sr., 59, died Saturday, Nov. 29, 2009, at Saint Vincent's East.

Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. CST Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008, from Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel.

Burial will follow in Rainsville Memorial Park with Rainsville Funeral Home directing, www.rainsvillefuneralhome.com.

R. C. Simpson

FYFFE -- R. C. Simpson, 77, passed away Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008, at his residence.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. CST today, Dec. 1, 2008, from Kelley's Chapel Baptist Church.

Burial in Kelly's Chapel Cemetery with W. T. Wilson Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements.

Howard Smith

BRYANT -- Franklin Howard Smith, 69, passed away Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008, at his home.

He was a loving caregiver, a lifelong resident of Bryant, and was of the Baptist faith.

Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Smith; parents, Elijah and Ida Smith; son, Timothy Smith; three brothers; six sisters.

Survivors include his sons, Nathan Smith, of Bryant, and Gary Smith, of Flat Rock, Ala.; sister, Mary Atkins, of Bryant; five grandchildren; four great- grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. EST Tuesday in the Bryant chapel with Brother Edwin Spurgeon and Brother Dean Johnson officiating.

Interment will follow in Poplar Springs Cemetery.

Visitation noon- 9 p.m. today and 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tuesday.

Arrangements by Moore Funeral Home, Bryant.

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